CCTV released as man hunted over 'gun' raid on One Stop store in Cheriton

This man is being hunted after a Cheriton shop worker was threatened with what is believed to have been a gun.

A raider targeted the One Stop store, in Cheriton Road, after pretending to buy something at the till.

But he verbally threatened the shop assistant and showed him what could have been a firearm.

A man being hunted by police over a raid on a Cheriton store

The man fled with an undisclosed amount of money before heading towards Folkestone town centre.

Now detectives have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the raid on the convenience store.

It happened at about 9pm on Sunday, June 1, but details have only been released today.

The raider was wearing a black hooded jacket and black tracksuit trousers, with a white Adidas stripe down the leg.

He is described as clean-shaven, stocky and with a deep voice in a "local accent".

CCTV footage of a suspect after a 'gun' raid in Cheriton

DC Jacqui Mennie said: "If you were a customer in the shop at around 9pm on Sunday June 1 and haven't already spoken to our officers, or you recognise this man, then please get in touch. This was most distressing for the staff."